Year 2 Metric Measures Worksheets

Metric measurements are a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide for measuring length, weight, volume, temperature, and other quantities. It's the standard system used in the UK and most countries globally.

We have designed these worksheets to follow a natural learning progression. Students start by learning to read centimetre marks on rulers, then move on to measuring simple objects like pencils and books. The comparison activities are always a hit - there's genuine excitement when children discover that the red crayon is actually 2 cm longer than the blue one! Each worksheet carefully builds on previous skills, gradually introducing trickier scenarios like measuring curved objects or working with mixed units.

The truth is that measurement skills pop up everywhere once you start looking. We have seen students excitedly measuring everything from playground equipment to their own growth charts after working through these activities. It's quite rewarding watching them make those natural connections between classroom learning and everyday life.

The concept of Measurement appears in:

• Art projects requiring specific lengths and proportions

• PE activities involving distances and heights

• Science experiments measuring plant growth or materials

• Design technology when creating and building models

• Geography work understanding map scales and distances

• Home situations like cooking, gardening, and room planning